The Texas craglily (Echeandia texensis) is a herbaceous perennial native to the rocky limestone regions of Texas, where it endures heat, sun, and thin soils with remarkable resilience. Growing from tuberous roots, it produces slender, grasslike leaves and tall, wiry stems tipped with clusters of golden, star-shaped flowers that bloom from late spring into early fall. This drought-tolerant wildflower naturally dies back in winter and returns with the warmth of spring, adapting perfectly to Texas’s seasonal rhythms. Beyond its subtle beauty, it serves as an important pollinator plant, drawing native bees to dry prairies and rocky slopes

Scientific Name: Echeandia texensis

Origin: Rio Grande Valley, Southern Texas

Height: 2-3 feet

Spread: 1.5 - 2 feet

Light: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Low

Blooms: May through November

USDA Zones: 7 - 9